[Draft] GP Connect (Patient Facing) Appointment Management

This guidance is under active development by NHS Digital and content may be added or updated on a regular basis.

Extension--Extension-CareConnect-GPC-NHSCommunication-1

id0..1string
id0..1string
extensionC0..*Extension
url1..1uriFixed Value
valueCodeableConcept1..1CodeableConceptBinding
id0..1string
extensionC0..*Extension
url1..1uriFixed Value
valueBoolean1..1boolean
id0..1string
extensionC0..*Extension
url1..1uriFixed Value
valueCodeableConcept1..1CodeableConceptBinding
id0..1string
extensionC0..*Extension
url1..1uriFixed Value
valueCodeableConcept1..1CodeableConceptBinding
id0..1string
extensionC0..*Extension
url1..1uriFixed Value
valueBoolean1..1boolean
url1..1uriFixed Value
Extension
ShortNHS communication preferences for a resource
Definition

Communication preferences including a list of Languages which may be used for communication

Cardinality0..*
ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
  • ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
    extension.exists() != value.exists()
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.id
Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Definition

unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

Cardinality0..1
Typestring
Comments

Note that FHIR strings may not exceed 1MB in size

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
Extension.extension
ShortAdditional Content defined by implementations
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. In order to make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

Cardinality0..*
TypeExtension
Aliasextensions, user content
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
  • ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
    extension.exists() != value.exists()
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:language
ShortLanguages which may be used for communication
Definition

Languages which may be used for communication.

Cardinality1..1
TypeExtension
Aliasextensions, user content
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
  • ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
    extension.exists() != value.exists()
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:language.id
Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Definition

unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

Cardinality0..1
Typestring
Comments

Note that FHIR strings may not exceed 1MB in size

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
Extension.extension:language.extension
ShortAdditional Content defined by implementations
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. In order to make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

Cardinality0..*
TypeExtension
Aliasextensions, user content
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
  • ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
    extension.exists() != value.exists()
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:language.url
Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
Definition

Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

Cardinality1..1
Typeuri
Comments

The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
Fixed Value
language
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:language.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept
ShortLanguages which may be used for communication
Definition

Languages which may be used for communication.

Cardinality1..1
TypeCodeableConcept
Binding

Human Language

Care Connect Human Language (required)

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:preferred
ShortAdditional Content defined by implementations
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. In order to make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

Cardinality0..*
TypeExtension
Aliasextensions, user content
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
  • ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
    extension.exists() != value.exists()
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:preferred.id
Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Definition

unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

Cardinality0..1
Typestring
Comments

Note that FHIR strings may not exceed 1MB in size

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
Extension.extension:preferred.extension
ShortAdditional Content defined by implementations
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. In order to make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

Cardinality0..*
TypeExtension
Aliasextensions, user content
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
  • ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
    extension.exists() != value.exists()
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:preferred.url
Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
Definition

Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

Cardinality1..1
Typeuri
Comments

The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
Fixed Value
preferred
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:preferred.value[x]
ShortIndicates whether or not this language is preferred (over other languages up a certain level)
Definition

Indicates whether or not this language is preferred (over other languages up a certain level)

Cardinality1..1
Typeboolean
ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:modeOfCommunication
ShortAdditional Content defined by implementations
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. In order to make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

Cardinality0..*
TypeExtension
Aliasextensions, user content
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
  • ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
    extension.exists() != value.exists()
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:modeOfCommunication.id
Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Definition

unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

Cardinality0..1
Typestring
Comments

Note that FHIR strings may not exceed 1MB in size

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
Extension.extension:modeOfCommunication.extension
ShortAdditional Content defined by implementations
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. In order to make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

Cardinality0..*
TypeExtension
Aliasextensions, user content
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
  • ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
    extension.exists() != value.exists()
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:modeOfCommunication.url
Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
Definition

Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

Cardinality1..1
Typeuri
Comments

The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
Fixed Value
modeOfCommunication
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:modeOfCommunication.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept
ShortA valueset to describe the mode the patient can communicate in, representing the method of expression of the language.
Definition

A valueset to describe the mode the patient can communicate in, representing the method of expression of the language..

Cardinality1..1
TypeCodeableConcept
Binding

Language Ability Mode

Care Connect Language Ability Mode (required)

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:communicationProficiency
ShortAdditional Content defined by implementations
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. In order to make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

Cardinality0..1
TypeExtension
Aliasextensions, user content
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
  • ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
    extension.exists() != value.exists()
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:communicationProficiency.id
Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Definition

unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

Cardinality0..1
Typestring
Comments

Note that FHIR strings may not exceed 1MB in size

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
Extension.extension:communicationProficiency.extension
ShortAdditional Content defined by implementations
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. In order to make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

Cardinality0..*
TypeExtension
Aliasextensions, user content
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
  • ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
    extension.exists() != value.exists()
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:communicationProficiency.url
Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
Definition

Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

Cardinality1..1
Typeuri
Comments

The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
Fixed Value
communicationProficiency
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:communicationProficiency.value[x]:valueCodeableConcept
ShortA valueset to describe the level of proficiency in communicating a language
Definition

A valueset to describe the level of proficiency in communicating a language.

Cardinality1..1
TypeCodeableConcept
Binding

Language Ability Proficiency

Care Connect Language Ability Proficiency (required)

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:interpreterRequired
ShortAdditional Content defined by implementations
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. In order to make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

Cardinality0..1
TypeExtension
Aliasextensions, user content
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
  • ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
    extension.exists() != value.exists()
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:interpreterRequired.id
Shortxml:id (or equivalent in JSON)
Definition

unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

Cardinality0..1
Typestring
Comments

Note that FHIR strings may not exceed 1MB in size

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
Extension.extension:interpreterRequired.extension
ShortAdditional Content defined by implementations
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. In order to make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

Cardinality0..*
TypeExtension
Aliasextensions, user content
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Slicing

Unordered, Open, by url(Value)

Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
  • ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
    extension.exists() != value.exists()
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:interpreterRequired.url
Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
Definition

Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

Cardinality1..1
Typeuri
Comments

The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
Fixed Value
interpreterRequired
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.extension:interpreterRequired.value[x]
ShortIndicates whether an interpreter is required for communication purposes
Definition

Indicates whether an interpreter is required for communication purposes- True / False?

Cardinality1..1
Typeboolean
ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.url
Shortidentifies the meaning of the extension
Definition

Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

Cardinality1..1
Typeuri
Comments

The definition may point directly to a computable or human-readable definition of the extensibility codes, or it may be a logical URI as declared in some other specification. The definition SHALL be a URI for the Structure Definition defining the extension.

ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
Fixed Value
https://fhir.nhs.uk/STU3/StructureDefinition/Extension-CareConnect-GPC-NHSCommunication-1
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A
Extension.value[x]
ShortValue of extension
Definition

Value of extension - may be a resource or one of a constrained set of the data types (see Extensibility in the spec for list).

Cardinality0..0
TypeAddress | Age | Annotation | Attachment | base64Binary | boolean | code | CodeableConcept | Coding | ContactPoint | Count | date | dateTime | decimal | Distance | Duration | HumanName | id | Identifier | instant | integer | markdown | Meta | Money | oid | Period | positiveInt | Quantity | Range | Ratio | Reference | SampledData | Signature | string | time | Timing | unsignedInt | uri
ConditionsThe cardinality or value of this element may be affected by these constraints: ele-1
Constraints
  • ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
    hasValue() | (children().count() > id.count())
Mappings
  • rim: n/a
  • rim: N/A

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